Guillermo Tell Villegas Pulido
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Guillermo Tell Villegas Pulido (1854–1949), was a Venezuela
n lawyer, journalist and politician. Acting president of Venezuela in 1892, during the crisis of the Revolución Legalista (Legalist Revolution), led by Joaquín Crespo
.
Villegas Pulido was born in Barinas
. Son of José Antonio Villegas and Nieves Pulido, soon moved to Caracas
, studying law at the Central University of Venezuela
, obtaining his degree in 1875. Along with his uncle of the same name, founds in 1876 “La Paz” school in Caracas.
In 1879, was appointed as special commissioner of Venezuela in Panama
, in addition served as Secretary of Interior of the Federal District (Caracas) between 1879 to 1880, and secretary general of President Antonio Guzmán Blanco
. In 1881, was judge of first instance in Caracas, and deputy to the National Congress for the Bolívar state, period 1890-1892.
Following the resignation of his uncle Guillermo Tell Villegas
, assumed the presidency during the days of the Legalist Revolution. Thanks to his influences, in 1892 help to established the Psychiatric hospital of Caracas, after visiting the Insane Asylum of Los Teques
, and watching the neglected conditions of patients. Villegas Pulido sought for better alternatives, remodeling an old barracks located in west Caracas, and with help of the San José de Tarbes Nuns Community, enabled a train to facilitate the transfer of patients to the new building, being inaugurated on 17 September 1892. In the government of Joaquín Crespo was exiled from Venezuela.
In 1898, upon his return, was head of government of the states Falcón
, Guárico
(1900–1901) and Apure
(1903–1904), and Attorney General of Venezuela (periods 1899-1909, 1913–1916 and 1936).
From 1906 until 1907, was Consul of Venezuela in the island of Trinidad and president of the chamber of deputies in 1909. In 1912 through 1934, served as interim president of the Orden del Libertador (Liberator Order), was dean of the Faculty of Political Sciences, Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Venezuela (1930–1933) and founder member of the Academy of Social and Political Sciences, being incorporated in 1915, chairing it in three opportunities.
Villegas Pulido, was also dedicated to journalism, founding the magazines Alianza Literaria (1876), La Mayoría (1879), at the city of La Victoria
, and the journal Monitor in Ciudad Bolívar
(1889),
first newspaper that reacts against Antonio Guzmán Blanco.
Guillermo Tell Villegas Pulido died in 1949 at the age of 94.
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
n lawyer, journalist and politician. Acting president of Venezuela in 1892, during the crisis of the Revolución Legalista (Legalist Revolution), led by Joaquín Crespo
Joaquín Crespo
Joaquín Sinforiano de Jesús Crespo Torres was a politician, soldier, a member of the Great Liberal Party of Venezuela and President of Venezuela from 1884 to 1886 and again from 1892 to 1898...
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Villegas Pulido was born in Barinas
Barinas, Barinas
Barinas is a city in west central Venezuela. According to an estimate in 2009, its population is 251,535. It is the capital of the Barinas Municipality and the State of Barinas...
. Son of José Antonio Villegas and Nieves Pulido, soon moved to Caracas
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, studying law at the Central University of Venezuela
Central University of Venezuela
The Central University of Venezuela is a premier public University of Venezuela located in Caracas...
, obtaining his degree in 1875. Along with his uncle of the same name, founds in 1876 “La Paz” school in Caracas.
In 1879, was appointed as special commissioner of Venezuela in Panama
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
, in addition served as Secretary of Interior of the Federal District (Caracas) between 1879 to 1880, and secretary general of President Antonio Guzmán Blanco
Antonio Guzmán Blanco
Antonio Leocadio Guzmán Blanco was President of Venezuela for three separate terms, from 1870–1877, from 1879–1884, and from 1886–1887....
. In 1881, was judge of first instance in Caracas, and deputy to the National Congress for the Bolívar state, period 1890-1892.
Following the resignation of his uncle Guillermo Tell Villegas
Guillermo Tell Villegas
Guillermo Tell Villegas , was interim President of Venezuela in 1868, 1870 and 1892.-Early career:...
, assumed the presidency during the days of the Legalist Revolution. Thanks to his influences, in 1892 help to established the Psychiatric hospital of Caracas, after visiting the Insane Asylum of Los Teques
Los Teques
Los Teques is the capital city of the Venezuelan state of Miranda. Its population is 140,617 .-History:The city was founded in 1777 and was named after the Aractoeques Carabs, an indigenous tribe that once inhabited the area...
, and watching the neglected conditions of patients. Villegas Pulido sought for better alternatives, remodeling an old barracks located in west Caracas, and with help of the San José de Tarbes Nuns Community, enabled a train to facilitate the transfer of patients to the new building, being inaugurated on 17 September 1892. In the government of Joaquín Crespo was exiled from Venezuela.
In 1898, upon his return, was head of government of the states Falcón
Falcón
Falcón State is one of the 23 states into which Venezuela is divided. The state capital is Coro.-Demographics and geography:Falcón State covers a total surface area of 24,800 km² and, in 2010, had an estimated population of 950,057. The Paraguaná Peninsula is connected to the rest of the...
, Guárico
Guárico
Guárico State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital is San Juan de Los Morros. Guárico State covers a total surface area of 64 986 km² and, in 2007, had an estimated population of 745,100.-Municipalities and municipal seats:...
(1900–1901) and Apure
Apure
Apure State is one of the 23 states into which Venezuela is divided. Its territory formed part of the provinces of Mérida, Maracaibo, and Barinas, in accordance with successive territorial ordinations pronounced by the colonial authorities. In 1824 the Department of Apure was created, under...
(1903–1904), and Attorney General of Venezuela (periods 1899-1909, 1913–1916 and 1936).
From 1906 until 1907, was Consul of Venezuela in the island of Trinidad and president of the chamber of deputies in 1909. In 1912 through 1934, served as interim president of the Orden del Libertador (Liberator Order), was dean of the Faculty of Political Sciences, Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Venezuela (1930–1933) and founder member of the Academy of Social and Political Sciences, being incorporated in 1915, chairing it in three opportunities.
Villegas Pulido, was also dedicated to journalism, founding the magazines Alianza Literaria (1876), La Mayoría (1879), at the city of La Victoria
La Victoria, Aragua
La Victoria is a city in the state of Aragua in Venezuela.It is famous for the independence battle of 12 February 1814, where José Félix Ribas led a young and inexperienced army that succeeded in halting the royalist troops of José Tomás Boves at La Victoria...
, and the journal Monitor in Ciudad Bolívar
Ciudad Bolívar
Ciudad Bolívar is the capital of Venezuela's southeastern Bolivar State. It was founded with the name Angostura in 1764, renamed in 1846, and, as of 2010, had an estimated population of 350,691....
(1889),
first newspaper that reacts against Antonio Guzmán Blanco.
Guillermo Tell Villegas Pulido died in 1949 at the age of 94.
See also
- VenezuelaVenezuelaVenezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
- Presidents of Venezuela